Author Archives: LaSheba Baker

💖Repost Film Review: Emperor

*Notice: This film review contains spoilers. Emperor While watching history documentaries on ancient African kingdoms, I came across an interesting film synopsis about an enslaved African man who descended from royalty. I had not heard of this film before and found it by chance–or perhaps by providence. Honestly, I do not watch many Hollywood filmsContinue reading “💖Repost Film Review: Emperor”

February 2025 Edition

Culture, History, & News Princess Yennenga What are you willing to sacrifice for your dreams? And for what kind of dream?  These must have been some of the questions in the mind of Princess Yennenga as she faced her father’s expectation for her life path and the path she wanted to take for herself. SheContinue reading “February 2025 Edition”

🍎Repost: The Days of Hoover, Here Again? 

*Synopsis: J. Edgar Hoover was FBI director for 48 years. He exercised power over Washington elites, Hollywood actors, and everyday people as America’s top cop. Much of this power was gained through unconstitutional searches and secret files. Currently, there are allegations that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has engaged in collusion with Big Tech socialContinue reading “🍎Repost: The Days of Hoover, Here Again? “

January 2025 Edition

Culture, History, & News New Year’s Food Traditions The holiday season brings cultural food traditions to our celebration table. As a native of the Deep South, our culture promotes certain dishes to welcome in the new year. New Year’s Day dinner often includes collard greens (for money), black-eye peas (for luck), and cornbread (for gold).Continue reading “January 2025 Edition”

December 2024 Edition

Culture, History, & News A Royal Decree Over two thousand years ago, Jesus the Christ, was born in Bethlehem. The prophets long foretold of this coming messiah who would be a divine light unto the world. He would reign as King of the Jews. The confession of faith and belief in Christ as messiah isContinue reading “December 2024 Edition”

💖Repost: A Time Before Christmas Story

A Time Before Christmas Story Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a brave woman defied a wicked ruler. She hid and protected a vulnerable child, as her family members were unmercifully slaughtered, by one of their own relatives. But this is no dark fairy tale, it’s biblical history. Prophecy foretold that theContinue reading “💖Repost: A Time Before Christmas Story”

💖Repost: Revelation of the Magi: The Lost Tale of the Wise Men’s Journey to Bethlehem 

*Notice: This book review contains spoilers. Revelation of the Magi: The Lost Tale of the Wise Men’s Journey to Bethlehem The birth of Jesus the Christ as messiah to the world was foretold by prophecy and the result of divine intervention. The confession of faith and belief in Christ as messiah is the primary tenetContinue reading “💖Repost: Revelation of the Magi: The Lost Tale of the Wise Men’s Journey to Bethlehem “

November 2024 Edition

Culture & News When the Moors Ruled in Europe The Moors invaded Spain in 711 C.E.  and established a powerful religious empire in the Al Andalus region, which includes the cities of Granada, Corboda, and Toledo. Their rule lasted for over 500 years. The documentary: When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005), provides historical analysis ofContinue reading “November 2024 Edition”

🍎Repost: A Nation in Apostasy?

*Synopsis: The United States has been in an acute socio-political upheaval. There is racial unrest, protest movements, and domestic terrorism. Some people claim that elements in these events are not entirely organic in nature. Others have made allegations that paid protesters and agent provocateurs are at work in the protest demonstrations. A retired Army SpecialContinue reading “🍎Repost: A Nation in Apostasy?”